Chief Financial Officer

CivicMinds, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Position- Chief Financial Officer

Location- Fort Lauderdale, FL


Summary

As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the CEO and will have direct reporting requirements to the Board of Directors, and assume a strategic and operational role in the overall management of the company. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the company as well as a few operational activities related to the growth of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, accounts payable, payroll, forecasting, strategic planning, revenue cycle, insurance, M&A, investor relationships and institutional financing.


Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  • Drive the company’s financial planning
  • Determine active growth strategies while considering cash and liquidity risks
  • Control and evaluate the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure
  • Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
  • Lead and execute M&A activities
  • Oversee medical billing and accounts receivable functions
  • Assist the lease negotiations and lease management activities
  • Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
  • Interact with private equity sponsor, Webster Capital, on a weekly basis
  • Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team
  • Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports; monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division
  • Deliver presentations and serve as a main point of contact to banks, lenders, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials
  • Remain current on audit best practices; and state, federal and local law regarding company operations
  • Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion
  • Manage the financial and reporting systems of the organization
  • Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required
  • Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models
  • Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors plans initiatives and recommendations
  • Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team
  • Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports; monthly profit and loss by region, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division
  • Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations
  • Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and /or new service offerings
  • Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget
  • Oversee the preparation of timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns
  • Oversee and assist with annual audit process
  • Oversee the month end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies
  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits
  • Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability
  • Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks
  • Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners
  • Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets
  • Deliver presentations and serve as a main point of contact to banks, lenders, financial partners, institutions, investors, auditors and officials
  • Remain current on audit best practices; and state, federal and local law regarding company operations


Competencies:

  • Strong presence and excellent communication skills both “oral and written” to lead and motivate employees, work directly with key customers
  • Relates well to a wide variety of diverse styles, types, and classes; open to differences. Builds diverse networks; quick to find common ground; treats differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred customer
  • Is skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire organization to perform at a higher level and to embrace change; negotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause; communicates a compelling vision and is committed to what needs to be done; inspires others; builds motivated, high performing teams; understands what motivates different people
  • A leader who leads by example and is capable of inspiring dedicated professionals at all levels. A leader with unquestionable ethics and integrity and whom others want to follow and respect
  • Dynamic, forward-thinking leader who is also practical and results-oriented
  • Action-oriented and entrepreneurial, decisive and able to make timely decisions in a fast paced, business environment
  • A strong change agent who is a good listener and respectful of others
  • Intelligent, creative and strategic, with tremendous energy and drive, eager to make significant impact across the organization
  • Multi-dimensional thinker who operates not only on the basis of important past experience, but in light of new approaches and development that occur in a changing and competitive marketplace.


Qualification

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
  • Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
  • Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.


Travel required

  • Up to 25% - 50% travel, by car to assigned local Centers that we currently provide services in or will be providing services in the future, based on the region